Schott guitarist Joscho Stephan, one of the world’s leading Gypsy Jazz performers, recently appeared on the YouTube channel of Rick Beato, the renowned American music educator and content creator. In their wide-ranging conversation, Stephan amazed viewers with his breathtaking technique, deep musical understanding, and heartfelt passion for the Django Reinhardt tradition.
A new accordion concerto by Dobrinka Tabakova – composed for Ksenija Sidorova and now touring Europe.
A true story of injustice turned into opera: Anthony Davis’s The Central Park Five brings five falsely convicted teenagers to the stage – in May 2025 a new orchestral version premieres at Detroit Opera.
What does a lawnmower have to do with orchestral sound? For Han Lash, quite a lot. Zero Turning Radius is a new piece that showcases the orchestra as a nimble musical creature. The Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), a leading orchestra dedicated to new music, commissioned the piece and will premiere it on May 4, 2025 in Boston.
How do you find your own voice in jazz? Martin Jacobsen shares how Kind of Blue sparked his journey, what mistakes taught him on stage, and why limited technique can be a strength. In this interview, he reflects on self-teaching in Copenhagen, the essence of jazz as an aural tradition, and what players can learn from his books Let’s Speak Jazz and Let’s Play Jazz. An inspiring read about intuition, freedom—and trusting your own path.
Bruce Gertz is a renowned double bassist and has been an influential professor at Berklee College of Music for 48 years. As part of the vibrant Boston jazz scene, he has shaped countless bassists through his personalized teaching methodology that emphasizes building on students' strengths while developing their individual musical voices. What drives a musician who has collaborated with jazz giants like Jerry Bergonzi, Gary Burton, and John Abercrombie? How did Charles Mingus' album "Blues & Roots" transform his musical direction, and why does he still take lessons from legendary bassist Ron Carter after five decades of playing? Gertz shared these insights during our conversation.
Beyond performing, Gertz has released over 15 albums as a leader and many more as a sideman, with his debut album "Blueprint" marking a significant career milestone. His instructional book "Let's Play Rhythm" has become essential reading for aspiring musicians across all instruments. Whether teaching advanced improvisation techniques or advocating for the balance between ensemble and solo bass playing through his work with The International Society of Bassists, Gertz continues to inspire the next generation of jazz musicians.
Zimmermann’s haunting protest piece, performed in Slovenia for the first time – discover why it still resonates so deeply.
Wagner’s Parsifal returns to Goetheanum Dornach (Switzerland) in April – with the Schott edition, a star cast and a new book exploring the production.
Vladimir Horowitz’s "Waltz in F Minor" is a captivating original composition from the early years of his career. Written in the 1920s and recorded from a piano roll in 1928, this work combines a light and elegant character with expressive depth, showcasing the composer's lyricism and effortless virtuosity.
Vladimir Horowitz’s popular transcription of Mendelssohn’s Wedding March is now available in an official edition for the first time. This transcription showcases Horowitz’s exceptional ability to blend virtuosic technical brilliance with lyrical elegance, resulting in a captivating and dynamic piece.
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